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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.88, 1,776.42 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.88, 1,776.42 and 534.48 is: 801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.88 : 1,776.42 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.88/1,776.42 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.88x = 1,776.42 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.88x = 949,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,460.96/1,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.99

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